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Salt & Tar: Ep.129- Testing the Engine
4 mars 2021 · 23 min · 77K vues · California
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of the custom-built vessel Salt & Tar performs a series of engine commissioning tests, including mounting throttle and shift cables, wiring gauges, and verifying the thrust bearing. After fabricating an extension for the throttle cable mount, the team successfully tests the engine in gear at the dock.7:55 Initial runs reveal high temperature readings, prompting a flush of the cooling system and a rebuild of the raw water pump.16:18 The team also replaces the alternator, requiring a smaller drive belt to ensure proper tension and clearance for the engine cover.20:35 A non-responsive tachometer necessitates a future replacement of the engine sending unit.21:23 To address persistent overheating, the crew removes and cleans the heat exchanger, verifying its function with a laser thermometer.21:29 A final 30-minute dockside test confirms the engine operates within normal parameters.21:45
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